Terry O'Neill | Insider

5-7 Dover St. London W1S 4LD 30 Cork St. London W1S 3NG T +44 (0)20 7287 7750 F +44 (0)20 7287 7751 gallery@alonzakaim.com www.alonzakaim.com

TERRY O’NEILL

INSIDER 15 MAY - 25 JUNE 2013 30 CORK ST. LONDON W1S 3NG

This publication coincides with the exhibition

TERRY O’NEILL

INSIDER

Front cover Sean Connery, Las Vegas, 1971 Opposite page Frank Sinatra on the Boardwalk, Miami, 1967 (detail)

On view: Wednesday 15 May - Tuesday 25 June 2013 Alon Zakaim Fine Art 30 Cork St. London W1S 3NG Gallery opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm Weekends by appointment only © 2013 Alon Zakaim Fine Art and Terry O’Neill. All rights reserved.

Introduction Alon Zakaim Fine Art is proud to present Insider, our second solo exhibition of the work of legendary British photographer Terry O’Neill. Held in our Cork Street gallery in the heart of Mayfair, the show will feature some of O’Neill’s most iconic works, including the classic shots of Brigitte Bardot (opposite) and Frank Sinatra on the Miami Boardwalk. O’Neill is one of the world’s most esteemed and collected living photographers, whose work continues to remain challenging and timeless fifty years on.

Beginning his career as a photographer in 1962, O’Neill took a shot of then Home Secretary R.A.B. Butler asleep in an airport . His unique approach soon earned him projects with various magazines and newspapers, his candid reportage technique capturing fleeting moments and leading to a portfolio of work with a dazzling array of stars. From Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and David Bowie to Ursula Andress and Audrey Hepburn, O’Neill photographed ‘everybody who was worth doing.’

O’Neill’s unique relationships with his sitters allowed him to portray their multifaceted personalities, gaining access other photographers were denied. He photographed Frank Sinatra over a period of two decades, capturing him at his most casual whilst lighting a cigarette or strolling the Boardwalk, and at his charismatic best when on stage. Similarly his shot of Sean Connery posing for the camera on the set of ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ reveals the actor’s imposing screen presence, whereas the image of Audrey Hepburn with the dove catches a chance encounter as she rests in between takes for ’Two for the Road.’

Today, O’Neill’s work is highly prized and housed in many private and public collections in Europe, the US and the Far East. Numerous pieces hang in the Victoria and Albert Museum and National Portrait Gallery. In 2011 O’Neill received the Centenary Medal from the Royal Photographic Society, the highest honour in British photography.

Insider will be held at Alon Zakaim Fine Art’s Cork Street gallery, from 15 May 25 June 2013. Gallery opening hours are 9am - 6pm, Monday - Friday; or weekends by appointment only.

Opposite: Brigitte Bardot with Cigar, Spain, 1971

“I was introduced to Frank through Ava Gardner. She wrote a letter of introduction for me to give to Frank when I met him. I don’t know what the letter said but Frank opened the door to me and I never looked back. I worked with him for over 20 years, covering his concerts, rehearsals and films. Frank never queried anything I did. I could walk in whenever I liked and take photos of whatever I liked. Frank had this air about him; he really did light up a room when he walked in.�

Frank Sinatra, Miami, 1968

Frank Sinatra on the Boardwalk, Miami, 1967

Frank Sinatra, London, 1989

“I was taking some portraits of Audrey on the set of 'Two for the Road' when out of nowhere this dove landed on her shoulder. I was lucky to capture a couple of frames before it flew off.�

Audrey Hepburn, St Tropez, 1967

Ursula Andress, London, 1967

“The first time I met Brigitte I was surprised. I’d expected a pouting sex kitten. But she was tall and elegant with a great pair of legs. One minute she was graceful and aloof and the next funny and mischievous. I guess that’s what we expect of beautiful French women - they have the confidence to be grand or girlie.”

Brigitte Bardot, Spain, 1971

The Rolling Stones, London, 1964

Ziggy Stardust, London, 1973

The Beatles Backyard, London, 1963

Sean Connery, Las Vegas, 1971

Sean Connery in the Bath, Las Vegas, 1971

“Ali was the one of the greatest sportsmen of all time. In his heyday he was like a young lion who's crowned himself king of the jungle, and that's what the ring is - a jungle. He was fearlessly focused when training, but he was a complex character, talking his head off one minute, and sullen the next!�

Muhammad Ali, Dublin, 1972

“Ali was battling depression and trying to psyche himself up for a fight with Alvin Lewis in Dublin. His mother was flown in to help motivate him - he was fiercely loyal to her and worked hard to make her proud.�

Muhammad Ali Contact Sheet, Dublin, 1972

Edition Information All works are either silver gelatin fine art archival prints or Lambda C-Type prints, available mounted under diasec or framed. All works are from an edition of 50, signed and numbered by the artist, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Prints are available in the following sizes (paper size):* Rectangular 20 x 24 inches 30 x 40 inches 48 x 72 inches Square 30 x 30 inches 40 x 40 inches 48 x 48 inches *Please note some premium images have sold out in various sizes.

These include the following: Brigitte Bardot with Cigar, Spain, 1971 Frank Sinatra on the Boardwalk, Miami, 1967 Audrey Hepburn, St Tropez, 1967 Please contact the gallery regarding availability.

5-7 Dover St. London W1S 4LD 30 Cork St. London W1S 3NG T +44 (0)20 7287 7750 F +44 (0)20 7287 7751 gallery@alonzakaim.com www.alonzakaim.com